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Sunburst Honey Locust
Bougainvillea Trained to grow on Guest Houses
Botanical Name
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Family
Pea Family (Leguminosae)
Origin
A cultivated variety (cultivar) of the Honey Locust, which is native to eastern United States.
 
At Hearst Castle
One tree along stairs east of B House; this tree is a relatively recent planting from the 1970's.
 
Description
Deciduous tree to 35-70 feet tall; leaves divided into many small, oval leaflets giving a fern-like appearance to the foliage; leaves are normally green, but the 'Sunburst' cultivar has light yellow leaves; flowers small and inconspicous.
Comments
This cultivar, 'Sunburst,' was developed for the color of its leaves and is especially effective when contrasted with dark green plants such as the Italian Cypress. The wild form of Honey Locust is very spiny, and cultivated varieties such as this one have been selected for lack of thorns.

 




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